Cannot understand how someone would spend a lot of cash on such an item, then if broken just leave it open to the elements? At least put a tarp over the hatches or close them.
@1ABL. Absolutely, the M60 although in fairness, being 5/6 years prior in service, was "big and chunky"...the T62 was quite clearly a vehicle with ww2 origins.
Great video! I wasn't a tankie but spent five days living in a Chieftain on exercise. I was in the loaders seat. Spent the time watching, learning, making brews and stagging on. Had a great time.
Worked in Dorset in the mid 90s where they were developing the Challenger 2 & there was a few old Cheiftain's around being used for target practice when the mobile target bogey's were being maintained by ourselves ...........
@@Mr101editz right. hes got it completely backwards.. when you die you live.. eternal life is when life really happeneds.. no sickness.. no pain.. no lies.. no lust.. no greed.. no hate.. provided christ is lord and savior of your life..
could be, the place were i was stationed was a tank batallion and had multiple tanks m60 and the likes just sitting around on the training grounds just rotting away, they were fully drained though and made unuseable.
The Chieftain is one of the most beautiful tanks, as beautiful as tanks can be. It is a pity to watch how this majestic monster is taken away by nature and time. Greetings from Russia
@@TanksalotGB I was really impressed it ran like a top very smooth and yes no smoke, how is that possible, started right up....he needs to bring some hedge trimmers with him and cut back the verbs...
impressive how imposing this tank still looks, even tho the corrosion on it probably puts it a sneeze away from being blown to dust in the wind. Traditional tank design is great.
Says a lot for you, and the tank designers that something like this that has layn out in the open for some time can be started with on complete strip down, well done guys!!!!
Very interesting all these tanks hanging out in a hayfield. Either a nice little museum where you guys have one heck of fine. Very interesting starting up an old warm machinery. You know quite a bit about tanks I would love to see a part two🇺🇸
Absolutely BRILLIANT an absolute riveting watch 👍😁😂😂🙃🙃 Can’t believe you got it to run 👏👏👏👏👏 Part two . You bet 🙏🙏 And Tom why don’t you want to be reminded about the day the Manatu got stuck ?? Squelch squelch 😂😂😂😂😂👍👍😎
Wow this got me.excited I'm from the u.s.a. watching this and I really wish I was there with ya tinkering with this beast. I cannot believe how exciting this is. What a toy
I just saw an old american cold war era tank here in germany at a museum on the former border between east and west germany. it was an M60A3 but the cannon was filled up completely with concrete, you have to do that in order to demilitarize it, otherwise it would be not allowed standing around in the landscape that's the law here.
For those who do not know, this is a Chieftan tank, one of the older models. You can tell because of the barrel, there is no gas container, the Centurion has one closer to the turret, for the chieftan it is farther up the barrel and is a different shape, you can look at images if you want.
Great video ,cant wait for part TWO, where on earth are you ,I can see loads of tanks on the video, surely they are not all yours?I was impressed with your knowledge of this old tank , are a ex army ?
I'd just love to get stuck in to that baby which is crying out for a bit of TLC. Please get it back to a run-able status at least guys. It's a crying shame in my opinion, one of the worlds greatest tanks in its hey day, left to rot and forgotten about. Cannot wait to see the follow up video...
It comes with its own turf. You could visit a golf course, and tee off from the deck of the tank! The other members will be horrified, and say things like "thats a bad show old chap!" but what is cooler than teeing off from a Chieftain tank? Part 2? Yes please!
I wish I could just run across a tank in a field around where I live and take it home. I really love repairing, restoring, and modifying cars, trucks, and bikes. this would be a dream project for me and I'd restore everything to working order including the gun lol. stock up on the old ammo and have something that says "STAY OFF MY LAWN!"
Remember the Chieftains and their wild-ass crews in Bosnia, 1995-96. I was on General Rose's staff, and we hitched a few rides on these lovely monsters.
If you contact the manufacturer, they might provide you with some insight on how to get it running properly again and restored. That being said, they might not appreciate you trying to get a tank. Although it looks like you are qualified to have one, considering all of the armored vehicles you have around.
The Chieftain had it's problems but had a lot of fun in mine we had a Radio/Cassette player hooked up to the intercom two BVs the Ammo tubes were full of Cigars and extra food and that German wine what used to warm you up but can't remember it's name, as the driver I was always covered in oil and bleeding fingers, but still fond memory's.
chieftain Mark 10, 11 or 12 from initial peek at it as you can see its still equipped with the Stillbrew Turret Armour mounted onto the turret. Mark 12 had Thermal Observation Gunnery Sight AKA TOGS
genuine well done on getting it running! just for info, you didn't need to rotate the turret - the commanders bin is designed to completely lift off to let you open the GUE decks in that position and the 'spotlight' is actually the searchlight - looking forward to part 2 - did you try the emergency gears? (lever in cab)
I welded the twin radiator, oil in frame chassis for these tanks back in the late seventies. It was made with 80mm by 40mm box section aluminium and synergic mig welded to NATLAS MOD tests. The box section was about 6mm thick to withstand the vibrations and shock of warfare.
I used to be a crewman on one of these. Sad to see it in that state. We used to have to keep them so clean.
what reg was you bud?
@@blunderrr 5th Skins, D squadron. Joined in 81.
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Are you in the British Army?
@@fishyeye6763 I was in the British army.
These were kept immaculate during their Army service. Sad to see these beasts in such a state 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
Part 2 please.
?????????
Army keeping machines immaculate baaahahahahaha pull the other leg why dont ya
Did you serve in the British Army? 9 years on Chieftains and everyone looked new. If tired returned too base workshop for complete overhaul.
Please part 2
Cannot understand how someone would spend a lot of cash on such an item, then if broken just leave it open to the elements? At least put a tarp over the hatches or close them.
they were cheap as fuck if not free
@@DieselRamcharger fundermentally incorrect.
@@DieselRamchargermodernish tanks are very expensive when they are new you are wrong
@@NULLIFY-fz4sj you're arguing semantics and somehow being ignorant to depreciation. Get fucked
@@DieselRamchargerThe Centurion tank was not one of the cheap ones, but quite expensive, but this compensated for its characteristics
that tank has the best natural camo ive ever seen!
Took us years to get it looking like that !!
@@TanksalotGBclear coat over it. Kinda like they do on certain rusty cars.
Yes, with real grass, lichens and trees .... Invisible !
HAHAHHAA
I wouldn't be surprised if the Brits grew moss on their tanks for camouflage.
Nick is good at leaving things outdoors with no cover and all the hatches open. His specialty.
Even covered in corrosion as she is, there is still "something" about that profile from the mid 60`s that other tanks lack 😊
@1ABL. Absolutely, the M60 although in fairness, being 5/6 years prior in service, was "big and chunky"...the T62 was quite clearly a vehicle with ww2 origins.
It's a thing of beauty
Yeah, hideously british
@@anthonylewis679в те времена был уже и т 64
Sorry mate, id say the tank that represents the 60's is the t-62. The chieftain looks cool, but it represents nothing.
Great video! I wasn't a tankie but spent five days living in a Chieftain on exercise. I was in the loaders seat. Spent the time watching, learning, making brews and stagging on. Had a great time.
Were you gunner sigs.
As a gunner sigs, I spent time with tankies and inf, we never had to do stags though :)
The fact that it ran so damn _CLEAN_ even thought it’s been left to rot is crazy to me.
Old stuff was build to last.
@@Xtoxinlolinecronomicon you could say its build like a tank
@@HunterOfHalfLife kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk
Worked in Dorset in the mid 90s where they were developing the Challenger 2 & there was a few old Cheiftain's around being used for target practice when the mobile target bogey's were being maintained by ourselves ...........
Love to see that up in running. These machines should show the world how majestic they were not left to rot because it broke.
Get help from Hewes. I am sure he would
If there's anyone who can help its Mr. Hewes.
you mean ted
Don't need any help!
what he needs is hewes.... *and a foden*
@@cannack mainly the foden or the AVRY (thinks that spelt right)
In America everyone has guns. In UK everyone has TANKS.
Lol. I've been trying to get an armored vehicle since I was a kid!
That's when you live When you die you're nothing.
I'm from Missouri, and that's the best line I have ever heard.
Especially when you can't own handguns in the UK.
You revert to battle tanks!
😂
@@mohdhazizi9559when you die you go to the afterlife, so yeah, nothing from the earth
@@Mr101editz right. hes got it completely backwards.. when you die you live.. eternal life is when life really happeneds.. no sickness.. no pain.. no lies.. no lust.. no greed.. no hate.. provided christ is lord and savior of your life..
I was a tank mechanic in the US. Definitely do a part two. Why are these tanks just parked in a field…..target practice?
could be, the place were i was stationed was a tank batallion and had multiple tanks m60 and the likes just sitting around on the training grounds just rotting away, they were fully drained though and made unuseable.
Bring on part 2, really looking forward to it!
The Chieftain is one of the most beautiful tanks, as beautiful as tanks can be. It is a pity to watch how this majestic monster is taken away by nature and time. Greetings from Russia
You blokes are frikin legends who clearly see the beautiful engineering behind all the grime and mud, and I am very envious!
Tankrepair vids rule! Looking forward for part 2 and many more of these repairvids 👍
Thank you, glad you’re looking forward to a part 2!
Yeah love seeing you two solving problems and having fun. Part 2 please 😂
The Tech-Priest are so going into a frenzy upon seeing how we could just leave such a fine working machine out in the middle of nowhere like this.
The omnissiah does not approve
I can't begin to describe how much fun I had watching this
Glad you liked it 🫡, check out some of our other videos! The part 2 to this video will be out Sunday
Yeah, go for it, parts 2, 3…. Bring the old girl back to life & glory 👍
Go big lads.... Get her up and runnin , paint job and full restoration...nice vid👍
Thorough testing as a spanner wagon and a fresh paint if it holds up !
@@TanksalotGB Good luck with this bit of military history. Maybe get PB-Blaster or WD-40 to sponsor your channel.
That tank has now doubled in value. Get it up and running. Clean it up with a powerwasher. Grease everything up. Then sell it.
Smokes less than any other british piece of mechanical witchcraft I've ever seen. Less than some people even LOL. Cheers, you did great!
I’d have to agree, I’ve seen chieftains smoke out a whole field before 😂and appreciate it cheers, hope you liked the video 👍
@@TanksalotGB I was really impressed it ran like a top very smooth and yes no smoke, how is that possible, started right up....he needs to bring some hedge trimmers with him and cut back the verbs...
Парни- молодцы, это очень круто запустить старый танк.
Get her up and running..... you never know we may need her 😅
is in need allredy if russians and ukrainians are using t55 than this wuld be wery good for standards
@sturmmorser_on_blitz We tend to give vehicles a female name or refer to them as female, it is a very old tradition. Hope this helped :)
ARe you kidding me, you brits gave away your country to the Moors and muslims.... Its over for you..
So you think after the soviet union annexes france and germany they will cross the channel?
Needs a new breechblock, and the radio racks are empty.
impressive how imposing this tank still looks, even tho the corrosion on it probably puts it a sneeze away from being blown to dust in the wind.
Traditional tank design is great.
definitely pt2. thx for bringing a classic back to life.
Says a lot for you, and the tank designers that something like this that has layn out in the open for some time can be started with on complete strip down, well done guys!!!!
Beautiful chieftain tanks shouldn't be left out like that
Very interesting all these tanks hanging out in a hayfield. Either a nice little museum where you guys have one heck of fine. Very interesting starting up an old warm machinery. You know quite a bit about tanks I would love to see a part two🇺🇸
ここはどのような場所ですか？なぜならば無数の廃戦車が放置されているのですか？
Yes let’s see it fully functional..! ❤
Might have to be my new spanner wagon 😂
Absolutely BRILLIANT an absolute riveting watch 👍😁😂😂🙃🙃
Can’t believe you got it to run 👏👏👏👏👏
Part two . You bet 🙏🙏
And Tom why don’t you want to be reminded about the day the Manatu got stuck ?? Squelch squelch 😂😂😂😂😂👍👍😎
Ahhh that video still has me cracking up 😂
That was great Ash and Tom. Lets have a Part 2 to get it moving followed by a Part 3 where it goes to the workshop for a repaint.
Part 2 getting it moving, then it will stay as our spanner wagon for a while to ween out the faults
Amazing to hear a Layland Engine coming to Life!
Iconic sound
"Chieftains are known for their reliability" - had me in stitches..
Wow this got me.excited I'm from the u.s.a. watching this and I really wish I was there with ya tinkering with this beast. I cannot believe how exciting this is. What a toy
What a beast of military engineering you guys are the tank goat's keep bringing more badass tanks to life
What fields do I go to to find abandoned tanks?, I'd love to pick one up.
tactical dot .
How about strawberry fields 😂
☠️
Me too
In urkrain there should be some i reccon
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
The crew must have been like: “I say, chums, let’s go get some tea, eh?” left, and never came back
I just saw an old american cold war era tank here in germany at a museum on the former border between east and west germany. it was an M60A3 but the cannon was filled up completely with concrete, you have to do that in order to demilitarize it, otherwise it would be not allowed standing around in the landscape that's the law here.
"hey, i found a tank, can i keep it?"
Us army: *"y o u w h a t ?"*
Uhmm should I tell this guy??
Or is he feigning ignorance?
@@jadmillete4247 let him figure it out.
That's not in America, nor is it part of the U.S Army.
@@jacobthonen2960 if there is a tank, there is oil
And if there is oil there is usa
@@Martin_bueno by some reason I can't refute this comment.......
Well done Lads, keep up the good work! Fascinating videos AND commentary. Your mechanical prowess is exemplary!
Brilliant..
Cheer’s from HudsonBay Canada 🇨🇦
For those who do not know, this is a Chieftan tank, one of the older models. You can tell because of the barrel, there is no gas container, the Centurion has one closer to the turret, for the chieftan it is farther up the barrel and is a different shape, you can look at images if you want.
It great to see you guys getting this tank going can’t wait for the next video great job 👍👍
Appreciate it! Anytime there’s trees growing it’s a sign to get it moving 😂
Great getting it started. Yes love to see part 2 getting it rolling. It just needs a good clean and a bit of love 👍👍👍👍👍👍
Вот это я понимаю веселье, даже завидно)
Captain Jack Sparrow: "I've got a jar of dirt! I've got a jar of dirt!"
These guys: "We've got a Chieftain! We've got a Chieftain!"
I’m wondering why and under what conditions they abandoned an entire TANK in an open field
Everyone is a genius at least once a year. A real genius has his original ideas closer together.
Brother tried to reach D point and got out of the map
Absolutely part 2 please . I went there for my 40th Birthday and had a great day Good Job Chaps
kurt cobain pov 0:06
Great video ,cant wait for part TWO, where on earth are you ,I can see loads of tanks on the video, surely they are not all yours?I was impressed with your knowledge of this old tank , are a ex army ?
Wish I was able to help!
Please save it, Love , health and respect from Scotland UK.
I'd just love to get stuck in to that baby which is crying out for a bit of TLC. Please get it back to a run-able status at least guys. It's a crying shame in my opinion, one of the worlds greatest tanks in its hey day, left to rot and forgotten about. Cannot wait to see the follow up video...
Ahh so beautiful, how much I love the design of the Chieftain Mk 5-11 tanks 🚬🗿🤌🏻
Definitely a part 2 required
17:51 You look exactly like a post-war postcard with a motivational message for future generations.
Part 2, go for it.
Didn't know you guys had a UA-cam channel, I drive past your place every time I visit Banbury, really cool collection you have!
Good Work!
Ask Mr Hewes for assistance 😅
It comes with its own turf. You could visit a golf course, and tee off from the deck of the tank! The other members will be horrified, and say things like "thats a bad show old chap!" but what is cooler than teeing off from a Chieftain tank? Part 2? Yes please!
Part 2 please.
I would love to see a part 2, tbh. I need to see this tank moving, now that you've got me invested
Who owns this tank currently?
Well done chaps, what a sweet engine, me thinks you will be getting through a lot of WD40.
In 0:06 pov inside canon Pedro Pedro 😅🎉😂😂
Both the Chieftan and the Centurian were game changers
is that even legal?
NOONE CARES!
What are you? A fed?
@@infrared2838 Wherefore i c'rtainly am how didst thee knoweth?
Get out of here. You can’t have our freedom!!!
Yes, mates! Let's have a go at it . I really would like to see you work another miracle on that contraption.
Tah, you two.
What is this place with tanks just lying around. Can't believe you got it to start!! Looking forward your driving it.
Wish I lived somewhere I could do this. would spend what I have left in life recovering them and restoring.
I wish I could just run across a tank in a field around where I live and take it home. I really love repairing, restoring, and modifying cars, trucks, and bikes. this would be a dream project for me and I'd restore everything to working order including the gun lol. stock up on the old ammo and have something that says "STAY OFF MY LAWN!"
While we try to teach our children all about life, our children teach us what life is all about.
These need to be looked after to show future generations I wish I could get one and restore it amazing
Just came across your channel today for the first time I’m going to watch your videos I would love to see a part 2 new sub
After years of slumber, the Chieftain opened her eyes once more, and is free to roam across the very land it’s built to protect😊
Increible lo hicieron arrancar, ahora se lo llevan a casa y lo restauran a nuevo. Felicitaciones.
Thanks for doing this. This tank must be restored to its former state.
That's so awesome.Id love to see you driving around in a Chieftain.Sadly no ammo in it 😅
Good stuff lads, gave a small cheer when I heard the engine even begin to start.
Remember the Chieftains and their wild-ass crews in Bosnia, 1995-96. I was on General Rose's staff, and we hitched a few rides on these lovely monsters.
If you contact the manufacturer, they might provide you with some insight on how to get it running properly again and restored. That being said, they might not appreciate you trying to get a tank. Although it looks like you are qualified to have one, considering all of the armored vehicles you have around.
Built in and read made camouflage……that’s a bonus!!!! 👍😉
I just don't understand why there is a chieftain just sitting there for the taking in some random field. It was great watching you tinker with it.
Top job, mate! Now get it running! Cheers from Patagonia!
The Chieftain had it's problems but had a lot of fun in mine we had a Radio/Cassette player hooked up to the intercom two BVs the Ammo tubes were full of Cigars and extra food and that German wine what used to warm you up but can't remember it's name, as the driver I was always covered in oil and bleeding fingers, but still fond memory's.
two boyz and a field full of tanks, i call that Pims o'clock - amazing
chieftain Mark 10, 11 or 12 from initial peek at it as you can see its still equipped with the Stillbrew Turret Armour mounted onto the turret. Mark 12 had Thermal Observation Gunnery Sight AKA TOGS
Freakin awesome guys, it must be nice to have a tank basically in your back yard
Cool video. Hope this tank remains dirty and covered in natural camouflage. Looks way cool. Hope to see more.
Well done men, to get her engine going was class 👏🏼
Sounds like a stuck throttle cable or lever 😮or could be the rack in the injector pump😊
genuine well done on getting it running! just for info, you didn't need to rotate the turret - the commanders bin is designed to completely lift off to let you open the GUE decks in that position and the 'spotlight' is actually the searchlight - looking forward to part 2 - did you try the emergency gears? (lever in cab)
Thank you! And that’s very useful to know, haven’t tried any emergency gears yet, that will be next step if people want to see a part 2 👍
14:47 that things a beast literally
I welded the twin radiator, oil in frame chassis for these tanks back in the late seventies. It was made with 80mm by 40mm box section aluminium and synergic mig welded to NATLAS MOD tests.
The box section was about 6mm thick to withstand the vibrations and shock of warfare.
Was it a good tank to repair on?
New arrivee - looking good chaps, await the next one - subscribed
It’s means a lot thank you!! We’ve got a new video out tomorrow, it’s not on the cheiftain but it’s still heavy armour, hope you enjoy it !👍
Legit want to come play with tanks with you and learn some stuff along the way. Looks a good way to spend a weekend that!